← Return to Esophageal Radiation Burn after breast cancer radiation

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@mir123 -- When I had the radiation at a cancer center, I was told their state-of-the-art equipment was highly specific in hitting only the target area. It didn't go too wide or deep so it wouldn't affect my esophagus or lungs and it didn't. My radiation didn't even make my skin burn (just pink) until somewhere after 20 treatments. My question would be how old is that equipment? Is there equipment available somewhere else that can deliver more targeted therapy?

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Thank you--that is an excellent question. The targeted spot is breast lymph node high up towards collar bone and very close to esophagus. Yesterday the tech showed me the scans and there is a discernible margin between the two. Not sure about age of equipment but will ask--good point. Thanks again.